Playing with thread is such a fun way to start the new year, don't you agree? LOL...I know that thread is not everyone's cup of tea, but I do enjoy creating tiny little pieces with it...
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As I was playing, I came up with these charming little hearts, and decided to turn them into jewelry pieces!

Instructions:Large Heart:Rnd 1: ch 2. Work 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (4 sts)Rnd 2: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (6 sts)Rnd 3: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (9 sts)Rnd 4: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (12 sts)Rnd 5: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (16 sts)Rnd 6: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 3 sts. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (20 sts)Rnd 7: (1st “Bump”) ch 1. Sc in each of the next 5 sts. Skip 10 sts. Sc in each of the last 5 sts. Join. (10 sts)Rnd 8: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 3 sts. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (8 sts) Lay heart flat. Working through both layers of rnd 8, ch 1. Skip 1st st. Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Sl st in last st. Fasten off.Rnd 7: (2nd “Bump”) Rejoin yarn in last skipped st. Ch 1. Sc in each of the 10 skipped sts. Join. (10 sts)Rnd 8: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 3 sts. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (8 sts) Lay heart flat. Working through both layers of rnd 8, ch 1. Skip 1st st. Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Sl st in last st. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Medium Heart:Rnd 1: ch 2. Work 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (4 sts)Rnd 2: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (6 sts)Rnd 3: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (9 sts)Rnd 4: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (12 sts)Rnd 5: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (16 sts)Rnd 6: (1st “Bump”) ch 1. Sc in each of the next 4 sts. Skip 8 sts. Sc in each of the last 4 sts. Join. (8 sts)Rnd 7: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (6 sts) Lay heart flat. Working through both layers of rnd 7, ch 1. Skip 1st st. Sc in next st. Sl st in last st. Fasten off.Rnd 6: (2nd “Bump”) Rejoin yarn in last skipped st. Ch 1. Sc in each of the 8 skipped sts. Join. (8 sts)Rnd 7: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (6 sts) Lay heart flat. Working through both layers of rnd 7, ch 1. Skip 1st st. Sc in next st. Sl st in last st. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Small Heart: (Make 2)Rnd 1: ch 2. Work 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (4 sts)Rnd 2: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (6 sts)Rnd 3: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (9 sts)Rnd 4: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (12 sts)Rnd 5: (1st “Bump”) ch 1. Sc in each of the next 3 sts. Skip 6 sts. Sc in each of the last 3 sts. Join. (6 sts) Lay heart flat. Working through both layers of rnd 5, ch 1. Skip 1st st. Sc in next st. Sl st in last st. Fasten off.Rnd 5: (2nd “Bump”) Rejoin yarn in last skipped st. Ch 1. Sc in each of the 6 skipped sts. Join. (6 sts) Lay heart flat. Working through both layers of rnd 5, ch 1. Skip 1st st. Sc in next st. Sl st in last st. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

To Create Jewelry:Necklace:Add a medium jump ring in desired position to Large Heart. Slide jump ring onto necklace chain/braid.Bracelet: String one band through Medium Heart, from side to side, at rnd 3. String 2nd band through at rnd 6. Add a small jump ring to either side, fastening the 2 bands together. Add a lobster claw clasp to one side, before closing jump ring.Earrings:Add a medium jump ring in desired position to each Small Heart. Add fish hook earring blank before closing jump ring.

OR~You can create these Charming Hearts in yarn, and add them to a chain for a fun bunting, or place a dowel in the end for cute plant pokes...I suggest a G or H hook for creating with yarn.

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I am a stay-at-home, work from home Mama, who desperately loves crafts! My 4 children keep me very busy, from choir practices and concerts, to cheer practice and competitions, to everyday nurse/chauffeur/chef/maid MOM duties...Just out here lovin life <3

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